At first, I was tongue-tied. I hadn't expected her to put the microscope on me so abruptly.

"Let's be honest here. Haven't you had your eye on Arthur?" she asked, motioning to him when I didn't answer. My chest tightened in astonishment as I scoffed. Carefully, I assessed the situation to make sure I kept my emotions to a minimum. She'd remember any weakness I showed.

I figured she was asking to see if I'd squirm, but she was in for her own surprise. ...